Asian Kabaddi 2023: India won its 8th Asian Kabaddi Championships title on Friday, beating Iran 42-32 in the final in Busan, South Korea. The Indian team, led by Pawan Sehrawat, dominated the match from start to finish, inflicting an all-out on Iran in the first half to take a 23-11 lead. Iran tried to make a comeback in the second half, but India held on to win the match comfortably.
This is India’s third consecutive title in the Asian Kabaddi Championships, and their eighth overall. They have now won the tournament more times than any other country. The Indian team is considered to be the best in the world in kabaddi, and they have been dominant in international competitions for many years.
The win is a major boost for Indian kabaddi ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the sport will make its debut. India will be one of the favorites to win gold in Paris, and this victory will give them added confidence.
Asian Kabaddi 2023 Final Snippets:
- India’s Pawan Sehrawat was the top scorer with 14 points.
- Iran’s Mohammadreza Chiyaneh was the second-highest scorer with 12 points.
- India’s defence was excellent, with Sandeep Narwal and Surjeet Singh leading the way.
- Iran’s defence was also impressive, but they were unable to stop India’s attacking prowess.
Also Read: World Cup 2023: Is this the last one for Virat? Chris Gayle chimes in.
The victory is a major boost for Indian kabaddi, which is enjoying a period of sustained success at the international level. India has now won eight of the last nine Asian Kabaddi Championship titles, and they are also the current world champions.
The team will be looking to build on this success in the upcoming Kabaddi World Cup, which will be held in India in 2024. With a young and talented squad, India will be one of the favorites to win the title.
Here are some of the reactions to India’s victory:
- “This is a historic moment for Indian kabaddi. We have finally broken the jinx of losing to Iran in the final.” – Ajay Kumar, kabaddi fan
- “The team played some amazing kabaddi today. They were simply unstoppable.” – Neha Sharma, kabaddi player
- “This victory is a big boost for Indian kabaddi. It shows that we are the best team in Asia.” – Deepak Hooda, kabaddi player
- “I am so proud of the team. They have made the country proud.” – Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
Overall, the reaction to India’s victory in the 2023 Asian Kabaddi Championship was overwhelmingly positive. Fans and players alike were overjoyed with the team’s performance, and they are now looking forward to the upcoming Kabaddi World Cup.